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Manhattan terrorist pleads not guilty

Sayfullo Saipov, who is accused of killing eight people in New York City on Halloween, pleads not guilty to federal terrorism charges.

Benghazi terrorist acquitted of murder

Federal jury convicts Ahmed Abu Khattala on terrorism charges related to the 2012 Benghazi attacks, but acquits him of murder.

Three dead in Jaffa building explosion

Three dead and five injured in explosion in Jaffa building, believed to have been caused by illegal gas tank in nearby store.

Hariri: Hezbollah must accept new power-sharing arrangement

Lebanese Prime Minister threatens to resign if Hezbollah doesn't agree to rebalance Lebanon's political configuration.

Iranian wrestler loses fight to avoid fighting Israeli

Iranian wrestler Alireza Karimi Mashiani intentionally loses a fight because winning would mean fighting an opponent from Israel.

Rivlin invites new Royal couple to honeymoon in Israel

President Reuven Rivlin congratulates Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle, suggests they celebrate their honeymoon in Israel.

Australia foils New Year's Eve terror attack

Australian police arrest ISIS sympathizer who planned shooting attack in popular Melbourne square.

Palestinian Arab admits assaulting an Israeli over falafel

PA envoy to the UK recalls beating an Israeli who claimed falafel is Israeli food.

PA official: We don't control more than 5% of Gaza

PA's Hussein al-Sheikh claims Hamas is preventing the PA from taking control of Gaza despite reconciliation agreement. Hamas: Not true.

Jewish Home gains strength in new poll

Poll finds if elections were held today, Likud and Yesh Atid would receive the same number of seats, while Jewish Home would gain power.

Senior Iranian official warns Europe

Deputy head of Revolutionary Guards says that if Europe threatens Iran, it will increase the range of its missiles.

Iranian general: War would lead to annihilation of Israel

IRGC commander says any new war in the region will lead to the annihilation of the “Zionist regime.”

British woman jailed in Iran to appear in court

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, already serving time in Iran for sedition, to appear in court on December 10 on propaganda charges.

Liberman: Situation in Gaza still tense

Defense Minister meets heads of the local councils in the Gaza Belt, says IDF remains on high alert after blowing up terror tunnel.

Kuwaiti writer: There is no 'Palestine' and no occupation

Kuwaiti writer says Israel is a legitimate sovereign state, calls for alliance with it in order to "annihilate" Hezbollah.

Bennett: We won't be in the same government as Gabbay

Jewish Home chairman rules out his party being part of a government headed by Labor chairman.

Khamenei: ISIS a 'tumor' created by U.S. and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader praises his country’s contribution to the fight against ISIS.

Lebanon's Hariri suspends resignation

A day after returning to his home country, Lebanon's Prime Minister suspends surprise resignation, pending talks.

Lebanese President: Israel violating our sovereignty

Lebanese President criticizes Israel, accuses it of continuously violating Lebanese sovereignty and threatening to start a war.

Waters: BDS isn't about music, it's about human rights

Former Pink Floyd member responds to Nick Cave, who ignored boycott calls and played in Tel Aviv.

State Department: Communication with PLO not frozen

State Department spokeswoman says U.S. wants PLO to keep its Washington mission open despite recent threats to shut it down.

Netanyahu and Putin discuss Syria ceasefire

Netanyahu tells Russian President Israel opposes Syria ceasefire which would leave Iranian-backed militias close to Israeli border.

Lebanese PM returns to Beirut

Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri returns to his home country, nearly three weeks after his surprise resignation.

Saudi Foreign Minister: We have no relations with Israel

Saudi Foreign Minister denies reports his country is getting closer to Israel.

Nasrallah admits: We sent weapons to Gaza

Hezbollah leader admits the group transferred advanced weapons to Gaza, including Russian-made Kornet missiles.

UN envoy warns against 'devastating' conflict in Gaza

UN's Middle East envoy backs Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, warns of conflict in Gaza if reconciliation fails.

BBC host apologizes for anti-Semitic comment

BBC host apologizes for saying it's great that musicians are no longer managed by “some random fat Jewish guy from northwest London”.

Australian rock star ignores BDS, plays in Israel

Australian rock star Nick Cave says BDS was the impetus for coming to play in Israel.

Soldier lightly wounded by stray gunfire from Sina

IDF believes incident is spillover of internal fighting in the Sinai Peninsula.

Steinitz: We have ties with 'many' Arab states

Amid reports of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, Energy Minister says Israel has covert ties with "many" Arab states.

PLO threatens to cut ties with Washington

PLO leader Saeb Erekat says the organization would cut off contacts with the U.S. if its mission in Washington is closed.

Liberman to Arab leaders: Follow Sadat's example

Defense Minister urges Arab leaders to follow late Egyptian President who visited Israel in 1977, paving the way for peace.

Lebanese FM: Israel will lose a war against us

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister, Gebran Bassil, says his country is sure to win any war against Israel.

2 injured in Gush Etzion terror attack

35-year-old seriously injured in combination ramming, stabbing attack in Gush Etzion.

South Korean bests Iranian in race for UNESCO Board

South Korea’s ambassador to UNESCO elected chairman of the Executive Board, defeating Iranian Ambassador.

'ISIS has lost 95% of its caliphate'

Head of international coalition fighting jihadist group says it has lost 95% of its self-proclaimed "caliphate" in Iraq and Syria.

Hariri to travel to France this weekend

Lebanese Prime Minister who resigned to meet French President Macron in Paris after arriving from Saudi Arabia.

Report: Saudi Crown Prince will 'crush' Hezbollah with Israel

British newspaper reports Saudi King Salman will step down next week and announce his son as his successor.

Watch: Jordanian MP supports suicide bombings in Israel

Yahya Al-Saud, who infamously challenged MK Oren Hazan to a duel, backs "martyrdom bombings" in Israel.

Hariri to come to France at Macron's invitation

French President invites former Lebanese PM to France after his unexpected resignation.